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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05

Canadians Profess Their Belief that 1t VIII
Be of Great Benefit to the Dominion.

TORONTO, March A special from Ottawa
says the prevailing impression is that Mr.. Blaine.
who is looked upon here as the cleverest man in
the Republican party, is at the bottom of the re-
taliatory measure, although his hand is scarcely
visible 1t is thought that the retaliatory bill is
nothing more nor less than Republican dodge
which has been proposed to Congress for the ex
press purpose of bringing President Cleveland
and his Cabinet into bad odor with the inhab-
itants of the Eastern States in the event of any
failure to carry out the intention Of the bill.
Minister of Justice Thompson said: "The bill
has not gone into effect, but if it does we can
make it just as hot for the United States as
they may do for US. The Western States would
soon feel the force of any retaliatory legislation
on our part But what will this bill affect? 1t
may injure such enterprise the Grand
Trunk railway, but it will be the means of build
ing up our own ports at the expense of Port
land Boston and New York. 1t is estimated
that at the present time fifty million dollars
worth of goods annually come to Canada in bond
through the United States These goods. if the
retaliatory bill takes effect, would in future en-
ter our own ports, which means greatly acceler-
ated service over the Intercolonal railway. But
that is not our chief gain. The building up of
our Candan ports is a tremendous thing Apart
from the injury to such interests those Of the
Grand Trunk road, the bill would be great
thing for u.s."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
AN INSURANCE COLLAPSE.
Investigation Reveals a Discouraging Out.
look for the Security Livestock Company.

Epecial to the lndianaDolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON. Ill, March 4-The aspect of
things in regard to the Security Livestock In
surance Company of this city, which went out of
business few days ago, is not at all encourag-
ing or pleasant. 1t may be safely said the assets
are nothing, aside from few articles of furni-
ture The company began business in 1883. 1t
secured the charter Of the Prairie Livestock In
surancc Company Of Monmouth, which was or
ganizsd in 1865, and which. about 1881, had re-
moved its business offices to Freeport It was
organized by one Hathaway, who left in two
years, taking, as it is claimed 500 900 to $5 900
charter cost the organizers about 5000, and that
it went into the concern as repres-
enting capital stock of $4,000. The
of cash actually psid the stock
of the concern cannot he ascertained, but it can
not be found that $25, 900 was used in this way
during the existence of the company. When
business began, many three-year risks were
taken at and Ii per cent, and notes taken for
payment of premiums. as has been the custom
on all business since done. These notes have
been put up at the banks as collateral, and the
money thus obtained used toa pay losses. The
total value of the stock insured is about
SO, 000, 900, and the total of unpaid losses is
about $3.50, The exact figures are not at
tainable, the books of the company being among
the property attached in Chicago the other day.
Several Of the stockholders are reputed to be
wealthy, and though they claim that they can
not be held for the liabilities an effort will be
made to hold them and to show that what they
call 'paid-up stock was, in reality, paid for In
nothing but worthless charter One of the
leading stockholders has recorded mortgage
for $18, 900, dated last December, to secure q
note dated last September.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
A BIG SWINDLE STOPPED.
Arrest Of Party of Men Who Have Been
Swindling Gudgeons in Search of Fortunes.

Special to the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
New YORK, March 4.-George F. Parker, pres
ident and general manager of the Britlsh-Amer
ican Claim Agency whose Offices have been in
the Stewart Building. Broadway and Chambers
streets Edwin S. Withrell, secretary ard treas
urer. and George w. Gibbons, counselor were
arrested by Centraloffice detectives to-day, on
bench warrants issued by Recorder Smyth, on a
charge of obtaining money by false pretenses
The prisoners have been, for several months,
carrying on an extensive business by claiming
to investigate cases where money has been left
to mex. of kin in Europe The firm employed
between twenty and thirty clerks. and it is
alleged that the receipts often amounted TO
$500 per day. The police say that it was one of
the most colossal swindles ever started in this
country, thousands of persons having been vic
tinized Parker. who is said to be an ex-con-
Wet, resides in Elizabeth, n. j. The other two
prisoners live in this city. They were all locked
UP at police headquarters, and will be taken to
court to morrow. The information which led to
the arrest was furnished by the authorities of
Scotland Yard, London.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
WORK OF THE TWO. SESSIONS.
A Constant Increase In the Volume of Bus
ness--List of Important New LAWS.

A Constant Increase In the Volume of Busi-
ness-List of Important New Laws.
WAsHINGToN March 4.-The Congress which
ended its existence at noon TO day has afforded
a striking illustration OF the constant increase
in the volume of legislation demanding The
attention of Congress, which has been going on
for the last three or more Congresses More
bills were introduced in both houses more com
mittee reports made more bills passed, more
became laws, and more were vetoed than ever
before Most OF these measures were Of COM
parative unimportancG such as bills granting
private pensions and special relief, authorizing
the erection of bridges, granting right-of- way
and the like, but many not only of the bills and
ree orts presented, but of the laws enacted, were
Of general interest and Importance. A number
Of bills enacted into laws were old and familiar
claimants for Legislative fayors. In this category
belong the presidential succession bill. the
electoral bill, the interstate commerce bill, and
the bill for the relief of Ftz John Porter.
The Forty ninth Congress commenced its ses-
sion on the 4th day of December. 1885, and was
in session until the 5th of August, when it ad-
journed until Dec. 6. and continued in session
until its close to-day, covering total period of
the Senate was in session 224 days and,the House
251 days. There were introduced in the House
during this time IL 25s bills and 263 joint reso-
lutions, on which over 5000 reports were made,
being several thousand more bills and over a
thousand more reports than were made in the
Forty eighth Congress, which had, in its turn,
beaten the record. In the Senate there were in
trodut>d 3,3o7 bills and 1l8 joint resolutions, on
which l. 968 written reports were made, being
| upwards of 500 more bills and over 400 more re-
| ports than in the ecord-breaking Forty
eighth Congress. The total number Of laws en-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
WHEN INDICATIONS.
SATURDAf-Rain or snow; warmer.
Y ERY VARIABLEI

May one day, March the next. One day
warm, the next day cold. You must look out
for such changes. Don't make the mistake of
taking off your winter fannels and wearing
heavy overcoat. "Stick to your flannels till
they stick to YOU is wise saying. The
thing to do is to leave the heavy undercloth-
ing alone and get lighter outer clothing-par.
ticularly lighter Overcoat. That's what
you need these days. We have line of
lightweight Overcoats which we believe is
the fullest and best in this market. We know
that we can sell them for less than anyone
here, because we make them and we can
thrive on the manufacturer profit and give
you the dealers margin.
Come in and look at these Coats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
SKIRMISH WITH MEXICANS.
An Encounter at Nogales Concerning the Or
gin Of Which There Are Conflicting Stories.

SAN Francisco, March 4-The Bulletins
Nogales. A. t., special says that last night Dep
i7ty Sheriff James Speen saw Lieutenant Quit
aerez, with four armed soldiers, crossing a
bridge over a small dry creek into the United
States. He Immediately called on Henry Lit
tlepage aud DIR. Purdy to go with him and see
why an armed party should enter the United
States. On arriving in front of the American
custom-house the Lieutenant stopped in front
of Littlepage, and, covering him with re-
volyer demanded the release of Mexican
named Rincan, whom the Mexican soldier sup
posed the American authorities were holding as
prisoner. Littlepage replied, L have no pris-
oner,' and Immediately snatched the revolver
out Of the Lieutenants hand, placing him under
arreat. The American officers started for the
main street of the town. The Lieutenant
called on some other Mexican soldiers concealed
In tho dry bed of the creek to release him.
They ran to the Americans, and one of the SOL
diers, covering Littlepage with his rifle, de-
manded tho release of his lieutenant. Sheriff
Speed commanded Littlepage to fire upon the
soldiers, and Immediately fired himself at the
soldier who had Littlepage covered The SOL
der also fred at Littlepage, but the latter
knocked the gun aside and, at the same time
drawing his revolver, fired at the Mexican. The
firing then became general between the
three officers and the Mexican soldiers the Mex
leans retreating across the international line
into Mexico the Americans following and shoot
ing until their weapons were empty. By this
time the American population was aroused, and
every man who could procure weapon armed
himself. expecting an attack every moment from
tho Mexican soldiers, who had been ordered out
BY Colonel Arviza, their commander, and sta
toned on the railroad platform in front OF the
Mexican custom, house. The news was brought
that one OF the Mexicans was mortally wounded.
II is stated that the cause of the armed men be-
log sent into the United States was for the pur-
pose of compelling a Mexican woman with whom
stae Colonel had been living, and who had re.
fused to live with him any longer. to return,
And upon being discovered by the officers, they
made bold bluff to cover up their intentions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
THE WHEN

Acting United States Consul Grosclose has taken
the matter in hand. and this morning made a
demand upon the Mexican authorities for Lieu
tenant GuittereZ More trouble is looked for
to night, as it is expected Colonel Arviza will
seek revenge.
Governor Jones has been advised of the situa
ton, and will arrive here tomorrow morning.
General Miles has been requested by the United
States attorney at Tucson to send troops here
Immediately. The Captain of the Home Guard
at Crittenden has been requested to forward all
available arms and ], 900 rounds Of ammunition
for arlning the citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
Insurance Company To BE Wound Up.

ST. LOUIS March 4.-Superintendent Cara, of
the State Insurance Department, appeared in court
to-day, before Judge Ibke and made appl cation for
the dscontinuance of the business of the Union
Mutual Insurance Company of this city. This action
had been urged upon the superintendent by many OF
the policy holders who complained that the company
had revenue to meet its losses and in no con-
dition to carry business. An injunction was
granted preventing the company from doing further
business and Charles Miller was appointed agent to
wind up its affairs The liabilities of the company
amount to about 1925 900 and tho assets the same
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
Assignment at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, March 4.-The George X. Oyler Manu-
faeturing Company made assignment this after
noon, to y. o. Nelson. The assets of the company
are estimated at $4,000, and the liabilities at
10000. The company did large business in man.
ufacturing carriages wagons and agricultural imple-
Inents Their principal creditors Cincinnati and
Eastern firms
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
The President Tries to Teach a Lesson,
and Himself Receives instruction.
He Refuses to Assist Congress in Passing Nee
essary Measures by Coming to the Capt.
tol, but Is at Last Compelled to Yield.
A Number of Important Bills Fail, Be-
cause of the Presidents 0bstinacy.

Summaries Showing the Work of the Two
Sessions-Lists of Measures That Have
Become ws-Confrmations, Etc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-05
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
The Adjournment Of Congress Causes Feel
ing of Relief in the Markets.

--NEw YORK, March 4-R. G. Dun & Co.'s
weekly trade review says: Congress has finished
its work. that an important cause of uncer-
tainty and disturbance of values is out of the
way. The relief felt has been measurably an
sicipated in the markets, which generally score
higher prices than week ago. Financial dis
surbanees seem further off. however, than
week ago. Foreign exchange is distinctly less
favorable to gold expectation. and the course of
the stock markets indicates for the time foreign
0uying rather than selling The clear increase
In west-bound shipments of goods and the
greater activity IN some branches of the dry
goods trade may be traced to the interstate bill,
which will go into operation April l. aud will
infect special rates and contracts. The favor
= able Justification for cotton goods shipped west
ward will be affected, for instance. The trunk
lines have adopted new classes and rates. which
are i'll effect, substantial advance, 80 that the
first result of the measure is some increase in
charges for transportation.
Some improvement is noted in the wooden
trade, but orders still smaller than last year.
that fine and territorial wcols are lower,
though worsted woods are scarce and strong. It
is significant that shoddy also rises in price,
while wool weakens, tho demand being largely
for cheaper grades of cloth. Cottons have been
moro active, and middling uplands rose to 9sc,
with more foreign buying.
Boots and shoes move more freely, but dull
ness is felt in the leather trade The pause In
She iron business is now noticed, but prices yield
only for speculative or largely imported articles.
In spite of slack demand for raw iron and i'm
ported product, there is a confident tone.
The wheat speculation takes the form of a
struggle between a powerful combination here.
at Cinci1@ati, and in California, which is said to
50sd So. .00J. .5JJJ bushels and foreigners who are
ceiling. Prices are a shade lower than last
week. Pork speculation, after passing $l5 per
Sarrel. has been killed by the Chicago board
which fixes that price as a basis for margin deals
and thus saves legitimate traders from the
clutch of combination.
Labor difficulties look less threatening
The business failures during the last seven
days number. for the United States, 203; TO,
Canada, 26; total, 229, against 209 last week
and 246 for the corresponding week of last year
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-24
SIEAM'R FLORA,

aAt dawn" he gasped, @and it is now sun
set. It dawns before 4, and we are nearly
100 miles off-nine hours at the outside.
What is to be done"
An idea entered into my head. as that
horse of yours freshl7 l said.
~Ycs, have only just got on to him-y-hen
my last was killed; and lie has been fed.n
80 Is mine. Get Off him, and le. Umsiopo-
gaas mount; he can ride well. We will be at
Milosis before dawn. or il We are not-well,
We cannot help it. No. no; it Is impossible
for you to leave now. You would be seen,
and it would turn the fate Of the battle. It is
not won yet. The soldiers would think you
were making a bolt of it. Quick now.p
In a moment he was down, and at my bid
ding Umslopogaas sprans into the empty
saddle.
Now farewell" said. "Send 1000 horse
men with remounts after us in an hour il pos
sible. Stay; dispatch a general TO the left
wing to take over the command and explain
ny absence"
"You viii do your best to save her, Quater-
main p As said. in q broken voice.
~Ay. that will Coon; you are being left
behind
He cast one glance at rs. and accompanied
by his staff galloped Off to join the advance,
which by this time was fording the little
brook that now ran red with the blood Of the
fallen.
As for Unslopogsas and myself, we left
that dreadful field as arrows leave bow, and
in few minutes bad passed right out Of the
sight OF slaughter, the smell Of blood, and the
turmoil ard shouting. which only came to our
ears as faint. far of roaring, Ike t.. I'D
Of distant breakerS
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-24

"Fcw." ] said. "give us wine 20 drink and
food. II ye have u, for We are near o death
The room was usef a a mcs room FOR off,
GERS 81 the guards. and from a cupboard some
fagons Il vine ard some cold flesh were
brought forta aud Inisioporuss and drank
and fcit life fl0w back into our veins az the
GoOd red wine went down.
'Hark 70 me. NrleTtha.s ] said. a. put
down the empty tankars. Hast tbop here
among these thy waiting ladies any two of
discretion
'Ay size said surely
"1'hen bid fhe1n 60 out by The side entrance
10 any citizens whom thou csusi b-thlnk thee
a a. men loyal 10 thee. and pray them come
armed. with ali honest folk they car gather.
70 rescue thee from death. Nay question
not do ss say. and quickly Kara here viii
let out the maids
She turned. and selecting two ~ tie crowd
OF damsels repeated The words J had uttered.
riving theu besides iisi of the names n
the m IN &c whom each should run
go swiftly sno secretly 80 fef your very
lives aided
ID another moment they had ieft with Ka.
"a. whom lad told 10 rsioin " al The oooy
leading from the great courtyard on - The
stairway ~ soon a. be had made fest t'ehind
the girls Thnber too. mslopogsas and
maze our way, followed by tbe queen and
heT women As W. went We tore cf mouth
fuls Of food. and between tnein ] told her
what knew % the danger which encorn-
psssed Der. and bow ws ha1 found Kara snd
ho~ al toe guard and men servants were
gone. and she WAS alone with bei women ia
that great place and she told me. too. that .
rumof bad spread through tbe town that our
army had been utterly destroyed. and that
Sorais was msrciiiHG 10 triumph on Mhoeis.
and how. iu consequences thereof. al men had
fslier away frr,tn hsr
IlouCh al ffis takes some firse % tell We
had not lrenn bet six ~ seven minutes IN the
palace snd net rifhsfsp8ing tbri the golden
roof n the ssn,fle. being very lofty. ~ss
sblase with the rsys ~ the rising sun. It vas
not yet dawn. nor would be for another ten
minutes. We were la the courtyard now,
and here my wound pnine5 me 60 that J had
- take N.leptbss arm. hide Jnsiopogass
role along after as es.lns - he went
zow W were scross q ass had reacheS TIE
narrow doof~s fhInugh fi,I pslacs val that
opened on - the mighty stair
io0ked through sud stood exhsst q. vel
] might 1pe door vas gone. and so were ~.
ogi-f gates ~ bsonzs--eniireiy gone They
hss been taien from their binges and. e. ~s
afterwards feund. buried from the stairway
- tiis grouis6. two hundred feet berseath.
There IN from q ~ wss the sefnicircuisr
stsrfing s.ace about fwi-s the NE n q
lsfgt oval dining table. and to- ten curved
black rnarhis sfefs leading on - the rnaip
stsir-sps THAT xss ali
Telegram-herald., 1887-08-24
CHAPTER XXI
AHAYi AwATi

Al TIE top of the rise we he'ted for n
second 20 breathe our so1x5s. and turn
ing. glanced st TIE hattie beneath Us.
which. iilurined as il was hy the fierce
rays Of the sinking sun staining the whole
scene rsd, looked from where we we're
more ike some ~iid titanic picture than an
actssl baud 70 hand combat
~ win the dsy, Aacumazahu,v said oil
Umsiopoxsas, taking ia the Whole situation
vith glance of his prscticed eve. eLook,
tie Lady OK toe n Nixhs's fercss give on every
side; tasrs IS 10 Stiffness left in them. they
bend ike hot iren, they are aShting with but
half heart Bus aiss' The bsttie vii in
nssnner b. drawn, for ths darkness gathers
sni tas reg sasnts wiIl not b sbie 70 follow
and slsy y.7-and he sseek his head sadly.
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